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UN launches chemical sex health toolkit
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 08/11/2024
» Two United Nations (UN) agencies launched a chemical sex health toolkit on Thursday during a two-day symposium held in Bangkok.
UN envoy urges soil, water action
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 10/12/2024
» The United Nations Special Envoy on Water has said constructive action to ensure sustainable soil and water management should be a high political priority for all member states.
UN plastic pollution treaty talks stalled
AFP, Published on 09/08/2025
» GENEVA - Talks on forging a groundbreaking treaty to combat the scourge of plastic pollution were floundering Saturday, with progress slow and countries heavily at odds over what the proposed agreement should cover.
UN officially declares famine in Gaza
AFP, Published on 22/08/2025
» ROME - The United Nations on Friday officially declared a famine in Gaza, the first time it has done so in the Middle East, with experts warning that 500,000 people face “catastrophic” hunger.
Thailand's contributions to UN at 80
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 23/09/2025
» The United Nations turns 80 years old this year. Thailand is a strong supporter of the UN's agenda and its multilateral efforts. It has never run against the UN decisions.
Cambodia's bluster fails at UN event
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 30/09/2025
» At the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Thailand and Cambodia verbally clashed again over their border dispute. What stood out was not just the usual complaints, but the gap between quiet promises made behind closed doors and loud posturing in public.
New FM delivers strong UN speech
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 30/09/2025
» Ahead of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, Sept 23–29, newly instated Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow faced criticism that his appearance there might violate the constitution, which stipulates that cabinet ministers can only assume their duties after the government policy statement is made before parliament.
UN debate swerves, slides, but scores
Oped, Published on 01/10/2025
» US President Donald Trump lambasted the United Nations on opening day for its failure to stop global crises in the midst of major regional wars, humanitarian disasters, looming security threats, never mind costly bureaucratic waste. But as the leader of the most prominent and founding UN member state, he then added that the world organisation isn't living up to its potential, and scathingly challenged, "What's the purpose of the United Nations?" The old rebuke, "You can do better!" Sometimes it works.
UN stands with Thailand for inclusive response
News, Published on 14/04/2020
» Thailand has shown resiliency in recent weeks as government and civil society comes together in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. It's clear that solutions and recovery require solidarity and common purpose more than ever. All of the United Nations stands with the people of Thailand as we move forward and beyond the current situation.
UN agency recommends health guidelines for airlines
AFP, Published on 02/06/2020
» MONTREAL: Mask wearing, temperature controls, disinfection of aircraft: the International Civil Aviation Organization on Monday published a series of health recommendations for the pandemic-hit airline industry as it relaunches air travel.